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R865 DDV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

24,255 mi
Last recorded24,255 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 DDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 24,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 24,249 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 24,158 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,528 miles

under body of the van has light corrosion in afew places

Pass 1 Jul 2020 23,338 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 23,338 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front king pins have slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 22,852 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f lower door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r and n/s/r floor in wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,238 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2017 21,536 miles

exhaust has corrosion

offside front tyre has cuts in the tread

Pass 22 Mar 2016 20,987 miles

n/s mirror glass deteriorated

n/s/f ferrule to brake flexi hose corroded

o/s/f tyre heavily perished between treads

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,255 miles

start of corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r inner wheel arches

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,429 miles

o/s headlight condensation inside lense

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,626 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroided on inner edge

Offside front tyre perishing on side walls

Rear diff pan leaking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,825 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2012 17,825 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,675 miles

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 16,675 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

nail in n/s/r outer tyre, pressure low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,850 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 14,850 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 13,080 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 12,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,032 miles

inner surfaces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2006 11,610 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 11,601 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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R865 DDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R865 DDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R865 DDV registered?

R865 DDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R865 DDV safe to buy?

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